Have you ever sat beside your child, listening to them read and trying not to show your panic? Maybe you’ve secretly asked yourself, ‘Why is this so painful to listen to? No, your child isn’t broken. You just haven’t been given the right tools to improve their reading fluency. Table of Contents Reading Fluency Before […]
If your child avoids reading, mixes up words, melts down over homework, or keeps saying, “I’m not smart,” you may be wondering whether there’s something deeper happening. What if these challenges aren’t a phase, or a motivation issue, but dyslexia symptoms that have slipped under the radar? Table of Contents Key signs for 4 different […]
Dyslexia and the symptoms of dyslexia are often misunderstood, but as this insightful conversation from The Literacy Keys Podcast (Episode 18) highlights, it can be a powerful source of resilience, understanding, and exceptional resourcefulness. By leveraging strengths, individuals with dyslexia can navigate the world with unique skills that set them up for success. You just […]
If you’re a parent of a child with ADHD who struggles to read, this post delves into how these two conditions (Dyslexia and ADHD) often co-exist along with some practical tips to help your child thrive. Is it Dyslexia, ADHD, or both Dyslexia and ADHD? Many parents, and even educators, face a critical question when […]
Difficulties with math can be referred to as math dyslexia, but it’s actually a separate issue called dyscalculia. Pronunciation First, let’s start with the pronunciation because it’s a bit tricky. It’s actually pronounced “dis-kal-KOO-lee-uh.” If we look at the morphology of the word we have “dys” from the Greek meaning difficult and calculare from Latin […]
The IDA definition of dyslexia is changing! This could have significant implications for how we support individuals with dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is soliciting input from the public regarding the new definition. Why did they decide that this change was needed? What impact will it have? Let’s start with a bit of history […]
